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100 W Tube Amplifier Malfunctioned
@roxy54 ,    Yeh, I know it isn't but I mentioned it because it still burns me today.  5 grand for a silver door stop.  Seriously, I wonder why people go with a company that makes specialty electronics.  There are so many good name brands wityh ye... 
Mcintosh C2600 preamp tube upgrade
@jeffinnh76,       If you are looking to make the line inputs sound better(cd player/dac, music server) put them there. If you want to do the moving coil or moving magnet input, put them there.  Refer to your owners manual which will show you what... 
Mcintosh C2600 preamp tube upgrade
Tried the Gold Lion 12AX7 tubes in my McIntosh C2500 preamp.  Listened for a week, liked the McIntosh branded tubes much better. I bought the a gold Lion tubes from Upscale.  They were rated “uncle Kevin’s personal stash”. Which are their most exp... 
100 W Tube Amplifier Malfunctioned
That is one reason I tried to stay away from botique brands.  I ditched my 3 Audible Illusions preamps because the customer service was almost nonexistant and the owner of the company was semi retired.  OI didn't want to have problems getting a $3... 
The NAD M33 will cancel your complaints about Class D
I guess I am an audio snob because I would never consider a NAD component in any system I have.  I don’t care if it class A,B,D or whatever.  I have the same feeling about Rotel and other less expensive brands.   If I was just starting out, perhap... 
What kind of music do you like to hear the most?
Rock and Jazz, but mostly Rock.  The same things I liked when I was much younger.  
100 W Tube Amplifier Malfunctioned
I would not have sent to the local tech if the amps were under warranty.  Tell the manufacturer to prove it isn’t defective.   
IsoAcoustics Gaia 1
@rvpiano,I am estatic they are working out for you.  You will appreciate what the Triton Ones can do for you much more now.  Enjoy. 
IsoAcoustics Gaia 1
@rvpiano, not sure as I never tried them without the washers.   
VPI Magic Brick threads deleted
@jjss49,        I agree regarding the Shakti stone, that is pure Voodoo. 
IsoAcoustics Gaia 1
@rvpiano. Listen to them for a few weeks and then remove them. It should be quite apparent. That is how I did it although I waited 2 months, and now I couldn’t go without them. 
Gryphon Diablo 250 vs Hegel390
Thanks George.  I would go with the Gryphon.  That Hegel is quite a wiring mess.   
turntable recommendations
@boothroyd,I am using the Oracle hard record mat which does a fantastic job on my SL1200G in conjunction with a HRS record weight.  Amazing! 
VPI Magic Brick threads deleted
@fuzztoneActually, my guy who won, got 80 million votes and I am happy, what about you? 
VPI Magic Brick threads deleted
From what I think I know, the Magic Brick is a wooden box filled with some kind of metal, iron or something.  It makes a great weight for those lightweight components.